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History and Hearsay

On this podcast we discuss lesser known characters and events from history. Some of the details of these historical accounts may be debated and on this show YOU get to decided: Is it History? Or is it Hearsay?

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00:20:59

How WWII Created M&M’s

History and Hearsay ·

2026/04/09

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the history of M&M's and how they changed the candy industry! ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Frank Mars5:33 - Forrest Mars10:55 - M&Ms18:52 - Secrecy ►Sources:https://www.mars.com/about/history https://www.history.com/articles/the-wartime-origins-of-the-mm https://www.allrecipes.com/the-real-reason-m-and-ms-were-invented-8680298 https://www.mms.com/en-gb/explore/about-us

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00:22:58

Worse Ways to die: Crucifixion

History and Hearsay ·

2026/04/03

In the ancient world, Crucifixion was more than just an execution method —it was a calculated display of power - a public spectacle meant to break the will of anyone who dared to resist.”0:00 - Intro0:19 - Good Friday1:23 - The Origins of Crucifixion4:27 - The Process of Crucifixion12:11 - Crucifixion Remains Found 14:20 - Cause of death18:41 - An end of Crucifixion20:31 - Conclusion Sources:Crucifixion -Capital punishment: https://www.britannica.com/topic/crucifixion-capital-punishment New info on

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00:40:22

The Horrifying Truth About Infant Surgery in Medical...

History and Hearsay ·

2026/03/28

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing how doctors used to think that babies couldn't feel pain, so they performed Surgery on Babies Without Anesthesia!!!!! ►Sources:History of infant pain research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526590013000254 Article from 1986: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/wellness/1986/08/13/surgery-without-anesthesia-can-preemies-feel-pain/54d32183-8eed-49a8-9066-9dc7cf0afa82/ Pediatric and neonatal pain -

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00:47:15

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: The Fire That...

History and Hearsay ·

2026/03/20

Today we are talking about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireSources:Remembering the Fire: https://trianglefire.ilr.cornell.edu/index.html Shirt Waists: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/triangle-fire-what-shirtwaist/ Shirtwaist Kings: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/shirtwaist-kings/ Conditions at the Factory: https://www.thoughtco.com/1911-conditions-triangle-shirtwaist-factory-4024743 OSHA:

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00:33:13

The Real Bubble Boy who Helped Cure a Rare Disorder

History and Hearsay ·

2026/03/13

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing David Vetters incredible life and how he contributed to finding a cure for a deadly disease. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:24 - The Vetter Family6:19 - Life Inside The Bubble 12:26 - Effects of living in a bubble16:57 - The Ethics22:06 - Media Attention24:18 - SCID Research25:32 - Katherine27:06 - Possible Treatment 29:09 - David’s Legacy32:14 - Later Years►Sources:Video that shows the bubble:

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00:35:04

The Jigsaw Murders & The Birth of Forensics | Dr....

History and Hearsay ·

2026/03/06

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing The Moffat Ravine Murders or the Jigsaw Murders as they have also been called. This is the chilling acts of Dr Buck Ruxton and how this case lead to great advances in forensic investigation.🏦TIP JAR: https://coff.ee/historyhearsay OTHERWISE, the best way to help my channel is just interacting with my videos, so that they get pushed out - You can do that by liking, sharing and COMMENTING =) Thank you so much!!! ~ Christina **PLEASE

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00:09:31

The Whiskey War: The Friendliest "Conflict" in History

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/27

Today we are talking about the Whiskey War — the almost absurd military “conflict” between Canada and Denmark over a tiny Arctic rock.🏦TIP JAR: https://coff.ee/historyhearsay OTHERWISE, the best way to help my channel is just interacting with my videos, so that they get pushed out - You can do that by liking, sharing and COMMENTING =) Thank you so much!!! ~ Christina **PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT a HISTORIAN, I just enjoy learning about history & talking about what I learn. So while I do my best to

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00:42:45

The Blackpool Poisoner

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/20

If you ever hear someone casually predict a person’s death — and then that person dies days later — you might be a little suspicious. Today's case that's exactly what happened & it revealed an unlikely murderer!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:36 - Sarah Ann Ricketts6:58 - The Merrifields 2:37 - The Death17:56 - The Investigation - Questioning Louisa 25:46 - The Investigation - Media Attention29:46 - The Investigation - Poisoning 34:37 - The Trial40:08 - Got away with murder?41:37 - Executed

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00:33:47

Phossy Jaw & The Match Stick Girls Strike of 1888

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/13

In the 1800’s taking a job at a Match Factory could end in a very slow and agonizing death as your body began to rot from the inside out. Time Stamps0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Matches2:20 - Working conditions6:50 - Cornelia10:06 - Phosphorus 14:17 - The Dangers of White Phosphorous16:46 - Phossy Jaw 20:15 - Factory Conditions22:05 - Annie Besant25:33 - A Safer Way26:41 - The Walk Out28:23 - The Aftermath31:38 - Banning White

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00:38:21

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

History and Hearsay ·

2026/02/03

In 1590, an entire English colony vanished without a trace—no bodies, no signs of a struggle.. Only one clue was left behind…. A single word carved into a tree.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Colonizing the New World3:35 - Military Colony7:20 - The Roanoke Colony12:11 - The Search15:49 - Relocation Theory18:32 - Hurricane or Lost at Sea Theory22:43 - Killed by the Natives29:02 - The Dare Stones & Georgia. 34:46 - A Hidden Fort37:54 - Final ThoughtsSupport the show

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00:45:15

The Dyatlov Pass Mystery - Finally Solved?!?

History and Hearsay ·

2026/01/29

In February of 1959, Nine experienced hikers vanished without a trace. They left behind a slashed tent, with barefoot prints in the snow. And when their bodies were discovered, most appeared to have rushed out into the -30 night, wearing only their pajamas. Some of the bodies were crushed, others were missing their tongues. Today more than 65 years later, the question still remains: What could have forced or lured them away from their warm camp, out to almost certain death? 0:00 - Intro1:47 - The

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27:45

The Ghost Army: Fooled the Germans with inflatable...

History and Hearsay ·

2026/01/22

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the Ghost Army of WWII and how they used INFLATABLE tanks, planes and even weapons to fool the Germany Army?!? This is a wild one, so buckle up! =) ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Jasper Maskelyne & The British 4:46 - The Ghost Army 12:37 - Ghost Army Operations 16:10 - Fooling the Allies 18:22 - Bill Blass 20:59 - Ralph Ingersoll & Hilton Railey 23:42 - Finally Honored ►Sources: Boo...

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35:35

Vanished Without A Trace The FLannel Isles Mystery

History and Hearsay ·

2026/01/17

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the mysterious disappearance of 3 lighthouse keepers in Scotland. A disappearance that is STILL unsolved decades later. Let me know what YOU think happened! ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:0 - Intro 1:05 - The Flannel Isles 3:20 - Construction of the Lighthouse 5:37 - Becoming a Lighthouse Keeper 10:25 - Eilean Mòr Lighthouse 11:52 - The Disappearance 15:31 - The Investigation 22:29 - Legends of the Island Theory 23:48 - Honorable ...

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47:07

The Orphans of Davenport - Eugenics and the War over...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/12/18

In the 1930s, America believed that some children were born too stupid to ever learn. If your IQ was low, the science of the day said it was hopeless—your blood was “bad.” Thousands of orphans were locked away in institutions, labeled “feebleminded,” and forgotten. But two young researchers at an Iowa orphanage decided to test that idea… and what they discovered would tear down one of the darkest chapters in American science. This is the true story of the Orphans of Davenport. Sources: ...

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25:41

Victim of America's Dark Eugenics Era - The Tragic...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/12/05

In 1927 one woman’s fate decided the future of thousands. She was labeled “feeble-minded”locked away and put on trial for her future. But recent research reveals that almost everything said about Carrie Buck was a lie—carefully crafted to push a sinister agenda.” 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Chatty Cathy 1:19 - Eugenics in the United States 3:01 - Carrie’s Early Life 7:26 - Forced Sterilization 10:07 - Harry Laughlin 11:34 - The Trial 15:39 - Sterilization & Life going forward 21:01 - Doris ...

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33:46

Forgotten Hero of the Civil War –Sheltered Orphans &...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/11/19

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing Annie Wittenmyer and all of the amazing work that she did! I hope you enjoy todays episode & maybe even learn something new! ~ Christina Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - 3 Part Series & my cold =) 1:02 - Sarah Annie Turner 3:04 - Move to Iowa 6:23 - Annie’s life - The “Real” story 11:34 - Keokuk Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society 17:02 - The Woman who fed an army 19:37 - Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home 2...

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22:43

The Man Who Killed Halloween - The Candy Man 1974

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/31

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Trick -Or-Treat 5:07 - The Investigation 13:45 - The Trial and Appeals 21:37 - Lasting Effects Sources: https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/HistoricalDocument/pdf/COTM_Oct_2021.pdf https://abc13.com/post/1974-candyman-turned-halloween-terrifying-pasadena-texas/375883/ https://www.fwweekly.com/2024/10/23/the-man-who-killed-halloween/ https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1979/59731-3.html News clips from this case: ...

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54:20

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean/ The Golden Age of...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/24

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Pirate Myths 3:28 - Pirates & Privateers 7:24 - Pirate Punishments 9:47 - Pirate Attack 14:57 - The Golden Age of Piracy 18:34 - Calico Jack - John Rackman 25:31 - Anne Bonny & Mary Reed 33:12 - Blackbeard - Savage or Soft? 45:02 - Black Bart - Bartholomew Roberts 51:15 - The Golden Age Comes to an End 53:12 - Piracy & Modern Times ►Sources: https://www.worldhistory.org/Golden_Age_of_Piracy/ https://www.worldhist...

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48:07

FREAK SHOWS: The Real People Behind the Spectacle

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/10

In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the History of Circus Freak Shows! ►Sources: https://www.britannica.com/art/circus-theatrical-entertainment/20th-century-developments https://childrenstheatre.org/2024/01/17/the-early-history-of-traveling-entertainment-in-the-u-s/ https://www.aaastateofplay.com/circus-history/#:~:text=Many traveling circuses in the,and the downfall of sideshows https://lynchburgmuseum.org/sideshows https://www.britannica.com/biography/El...

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36:39

800 Lost Babies: The Tragedy of Tuam Mother and Baby...

History and Hearsay ·

2025/10/02

Sources: Books: Belonging: A Memoir by Catherine Corless / My Name is Bridge by Anna Corrigan / The Adoption Machine: The Dark History of Ireland’s Mother & Baby Homes by Paul Jude Redmond How 100s of Irish babies came to be buried in a secret mass grave: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwqnwrkd1go https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/15/how-were-babies-mass-graves-discovered-in-church-run-home-in-ireland "Magdalene Laundries”: https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-w...

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